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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-24

LANSBURGH BROS
this HSfsta SEEHa5 HlRaArs
10000 Cakes CASTLE Soap. &c.
wes, Brsr sGPap per eSo cakes to box
Sanlangue's Face Powder, 13c per box; usual price
.Childrens Embroidered Collars, 23c: 5. diferen,
Gndren re a w9
100 dozen more Chiidrens Percale Shirt Waists; all
Is dozen Percale Chemsettes, 19c, worth Csc; all
SO dozen Nurses Cambria Aprons scalloped all
1000 boxes Tourist Ruching, 14c. per box; yards
Al Al 25c. Leather Purses PIC.
worth $150, will be sold at 6sc only sizes 54 5.
cases of Utica" New York Mills, and "Fruit O,
the Loom" Blesched Pillow Casing and sheetng Rem;
# psdsa This is an
cases ef selected q solored Calico Rem
s0sh oa ss S bs. raf IS shss
and would make beautiful Evening Dresses.
procured $50 pieces Of fine sursh ssteen mostly light
figures, equal in value to any .0c manufacture the
market but viii give the public the benefit Of the bar
gain, and therefore offer them at II &c per yard.
cases of fine French Sateen Remnants in dark and
nght n2ures at I2sc per yard, worth at least 20c.
A new lot of hght-fgured Batiste Remnants. only
6ac. yard worth 12ac This is an extraordinary
chance not to be overlooked.
Also, new invoice of the best Rochefort Batiste
Fr8ncaise Remnants, in dark and light figures 1Oc
per yard, worth 1oc.; 40 inches wide.
We offer for Thursday and Friday only q lot of new
style Drab and Brown Dress Goods including Hamil-
ton De Beges and Homespun, at 12sc. yard worth
An immense quantity of Bleached Cotton Remnants
the best brands, such Wamsutta. New York Mills at
SC. per yard, worth 10 and 121&c.
job Lot Of heavy Turkish Towels, full size, only
1Oc., worth at least 15c
cases OF light and dark figured Satteen Remnants at
the extremely low figure of 6ac worth at least lOc
at such fg1ress
In order to reduce our heavy stock of Spreads and
Blankets we have made the following remarkable
ductions:
a LA Honey Comb Spread for 62Hc, warranted en-
trely perfect; former price 9Oc-
Ia Double Warp Extra Heavy special for 95c.
heretofore have been selling for 81 25 and 81 So
For the beneht OF purchasers who believe in buying
e1Iraordlnary qualities, we offer heavy British Mar
sellles, special at $3 80; regular value IS.
Our well-known "Genesta" White Blanket which
Thursday and Friday only for the low price Of 81.
Our Hecla ia Blanket, an excellent fabric heavy
weight, we offer at 30; former price $3.50.
We have also 1O,4 Silver Gray Blanket which we
Will sell at $2.23 for Thursday and Friday only
In Comforts we will offer one great specialty our
$l 10 Comforts for 20 This is the best barVan of
AL and should be highly appreciated by all judges.
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The Ocean Yacht Race.

Z rom the n. 4. Sun To-day.
This is the twelfth day OF the struggle between
the Coronet and Dauntless TO he frst In Cork har-
Dor. II neither yacht is sighted by the expectant
gentlemen tars OF the Royal Cork Yacht Club.
many enthusiastic American yachtsmen who bet
that one oI the yachts would nnlSh to-day Will
lose their money. The logs OF Incoming steam-
ships indicate that the racers may have strong
head winds during the last third OF their voyage.
III this Is 30 they may not get across until the laJ-
ter part OF next week.
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PERISHING IN THE FLOODS.

kOta - Thrilling Escape of Twelve
Families.
ST. PAUL, March pa Pioneer Press Bismarck
special says: All attempts TO break the Sibley
Island gorge with dynamite are unavailing. A
man was seen last evening riding down the river
On cake OF Ice, franticaiy calling Tor help, but IL
was impossible to reach him. Twelve families
near Llv0nla had a most thrilling experience.
Alter being on the roofs OF the houses for "A hours
thin CRUST formed over the river and on THIS
they walked TO the shore, two miles, some break
ing through several Times, but being rescued.
Fort Lincoln army officers here are still OF the
opinion that the people opposite the post on the
This belief is becoming prevalent, and, as the re-
ports come In from remote river DISTRICTS stories
VI suffering and loss OF LIE are Oft-repeaJed.
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ExPELLNG CUBAN FILIBUsTERs.-The Acting
Secretary of the Treasury has received letter
from Deputy Collector Spencer, at Tampa, Fla,
saying that for weeks past several persons promi-
nently Identified with former 1ibustering expedi'
City, adjoining Tampa, and making themselves
very onens1ve to the cigar manufacturers at YbOr
CITY. All but two OF them were forced to leave
the place.
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District Government Affair.

THE FIRE AT DR.. BURNETTS.
"There has been SO much fuss made about fires
originating from defective nues," said Inspector
Entw1se to STAR reporter to-day, ''and especially
In regard to the fire In DR.. Burnetts house, On K
account of fue, that asked Chief Paris, OF the
IRE department., to make an investigation. Every
time there's fire in this city, ii they can find no
to defective due, and try to lay it to the bad con
struction OF the buildings I've got tired OF having
these things thrown az my head" He then re-
Ierred to the report OF Chief Drew as to the Bur-
nett IRE. which says: at is mistake to suppose
that IRE originated from a defective lue. Said
ue is about four feet distant from where the lire
was first discovered" !" and assigns TWO other prob
able causes OF the fire.
THE COMPLAINT OF THE CARPENTERS UNION.
The recent complaint OF Carpenters and join
erS' Union, No. l. that buildings are being erected
by SPECTATORS without any regard to durability,
commissioners to so amend the building regula-
tOnS as to require inside wood work OF buildings to
be performed with II. the same care area as to strength,
to Building Inspector Enuw1sle. He has written
the Union to-day, stating that If such an amend
ment were made, it would require large number
of inspectors TO control such work. 'tBut, as to
the character OF finish, either to style work.
mansh1p, it has never been considered part OF
the regulations or our duty to direct or control"
MISCELLANEOUS
j. W. Albaugh desires permission Of the Com
m1SS1OnerS to place an electric light pole at the
side of the new exit OF the opera house.
against Private ". Il. Mooney are not substan-
tated by the evidence offered
AN Ass1GNxENT.-Eugene M. Chelini, grocer, at
147 street southeast, has made an assignment
for the beneft of creditors to John H. Gwynn.
The assignee is to be paid in full $362SS; then E.
E. DOwnman & CO. $40, and then pro rata to
third class, whose claims aggregate $3.50; Frank
them.
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A DELEGATION FROM BALTIMORE called on the
President yesterday with petition in favor Of the
appointment OF James Curran as supervising in
SpectOr OF steamboats, for the third district.
The President in reply said that Mr.. Curran'S
name had been twice presented to the Senate and
under the circumstances he did not care to annoy
the Senate too far In this matter. He remarked,
however, that he had not reached q decision and
promised to give the petition and the statements
OF the delegation consideration.
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Death Of q Well known Priest.

LOUISVILLE March 24-Father Eluha j. Durbin,
one OF the oldest and best known priests OF the
West, died at Shelbyytlle, KY, Tuesday afternoon,
In his 18th year.
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A WIFE's SUIT FOR DIvoRCE.-Emma Peck has
by Mr.. w. A. Cook, filed bill against James
two children and alimOny. They were married in
Baltimore in 1879 and she charges that for the
past four years defendant has been guilty of cruel
treatment towards her; has repeatedly torn up
her clothes, and made immoral accusations against
her; that he chOked her November 9th, 1885;
struck her January 2d; and drove her In the street
In september, 1885, and February 22d, 1887.
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EIGHTY.EIVE MEN ENTOMREn.
The Terrible Disaster in the Bulls
COlliery i'm Australia Yesterday.

were entombed by the explosion in the Bulls col
Nery yesterday. The accident occurred in a tun-
mel mile and a half from the mouth of the pit.
Seven bodies have been recovered. The tunnel is
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81. LOUD, March 2A-Announcoment Is made
that the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad win be
sold under foreclosure April IL Jay Gould Is said
TO be heavy stOckholder OF this road, and tt u
suspected that he win be BIDDER Ct the sale.
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RoCHE1, n. T.. March 2A-The condition of
ex-senator Lapham, who q lying seriously III aS
his summer residence on Canan0a1gua Lake, . unr
changed this morning. Hels suffering from kidney
trouble, involving complications q veay grave
character.
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PERsoNAL-Representati LIE Fevre left Wash
tngton to-day for his home in Ohio. He viii return
to washington in June.-Senator Fair, James
N. Varnum, Of New York, ana Chas. Head OF Bos-
ton, are at WOrmley'S.-D. Stuart Dodge and j..
A. Woods OF New York are at WelckerS.-SenatOr
Sherman arrived In Nashville last night, and will
ADDRESS the members of the Tennessee legislature
Tonight w. Hogan OF New York, Chas Tokey OF
Chicago.F J. BARTLETT OF Philadelphia, George z.
chester OF Buffalo, Alex. j. Stone and ChaS Flaud-
rand OF st. Paul. are at W1llard's-Wm.V. Caro-
lin, Guy Phillips, j. A. W0Oley, A. L. Mason and
I. u. Schultz OF New York, r. I. Brttton OF Louis
Seaman OF Cincinnati are at the Arlington
T. Garcia OF New York. Thomas Perry OF the Navy,
John Wyeth OF Philadelphia, G. x. Mitchell OF
p. Steele OF Brooklyn, are at the Rigs
Hugh Mcmahon OF West Virginia Is at the Net
rop0litan.-Lewis 8. Samuel Of New York is at
the National-George Alfred Townsend OF New
York, Louis Plant OF Newark, j. w. Dewey OF San
Francisco. T. G. Palmer OF Augusta, Ga, Thoa. Il.
Aakan OF Dakota, and ]. w. Sl0cum OF Brooklyn,
are at the Ebbitt.
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Will Not succeed GEN. Butler.


CHICAGO, March 24-The soda, pop, and mineral
water bottung firms or the clJy nave effected a
consolidation, with capital stock oI $500 0OO and
have placed all their manoiactories, delivery wag-
OnS and other appliances into the pool. Only three
firms remain outside. The usual plea Is offered
that competition cuts OF all tie profits OF the buS-
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-24

NEW ORLEANS, March 24-Fire last night de-
strOyed four stores on DryadeS street. The loss
Is estimated at $4,000.
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81. PAUL, March pa special to the Pioneer
Press rrom Butte, Montana, says: The United
States Supreme Court refuses a stay OF proceed
tngS In the case OF Thomas ]. Harding, the stage
rODber and murderer, who win be hanged &C Dillon
on Friday.
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Interior Department Changes.
The following Official changes have been made
In the Department of the Interior:
Patent Ofhce-Appointment: B. Carlyle Fen
wick of the District OF Columbia, ,draughtsman, at
s., ,OOO under c1v1l-Serv1ce rules
Mr.. Edmund s. WOog, financial clerk OF the ONCE
OF Indian Affairs, will have charge OF the opening
OF bids for Indian supplies in St Louis, April II,
and In New York city, May g.
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THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
what Is Said Of the MemberS-Judge
thurman Declined One Of the Posi-
tiOnS.

WHAT SENATOR CUILOM SAYS OF THEM.
Senator Cullom, the author OF the interstate
commission act, was asked by a STAR reporter
to-day what he thought OF the commission as ap-
pointed. ''They are good men, or, at least, those
whom know are, !" he replied. ''There are some
OF them that seem to be unknown quantities SO far
as asp public service and experience 60 But that
emc1eEt commissioners. 1t may be that the Com
mfss1oners who are least known to the public may
Cooley we all know He is specially qualified for
the work. saw soon after the passage OF the act,
tns that tne President res wanted Judge Cooley, and
and have always been warm personal friends
but tried to persuade the President not to ap-
Po6cah from Tnn5sa Tna R Rm tS %orsan 1aks
honest man, thoroughly honest man,
and will do what he believes to be right. He Is
not versed In the laws relating to railroads, but
there is no reason why he should not learn them.
All know OF Mr.. Walker Is that Senator EdmundS
warmly endorses him, and that Is sufficient to
satisfy me of his fitness. Mr.. Schoonmaker seems
to have won honors in public life. Those who know
him speak highly OF him. Mr. Bragg has had ex-
perfence ON the Alabama commission. Yes, I
think the commissioners very well made up
urged the President from the first against over
loading the commission with old men. told him
that he wanted commissioners who could start on
moments notice from Washington, travel to San
Francisco, adjust matters there, hurry back TO
Chicago, st. Louis or New York, attend to COM
mission business in those cities and then come
told the President that he needed men Of bodily
as well as mental v1gOr; men not too old to do hard
work, and he agreed with me-"
SENATOR DoIPH EXPRESSES HIMSELF
as satisfied with the Interstate Commission. In
conversation with STAR reporter he said that he
was not acquainted with several OF the commits
stoners, but what he had heard OF them was favor
able. He spoke in the highest terms OF Judge
Cooley and his fitness for the position.
JUDGE THURMAN DECLINED.
A STAR reporter was informed to-day by prom
1nent member Of Congress that the President
offered the six-year term on the Interstate Com
mission to ex-senator Thurman and the latter de-
clined 1t, saying he did not care to undertake
labOrs in new field at his time OF life. The Pres
1dent was anxious to have the ex-senator accept,
but he -waA Aym IA his refusal
The President also consulted with Judge Thur
man In regard to the Pacinc Railroad invesrga-
t1On.
Judge Cooley has written to his son In Lansing,
Mich, saying that in Difference to the Presidents
wishes, he Will accept the position.
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Important Naval Changes.

Capt. VIM. A. Kirkland has been detached from
the New York navy-yard April 1st, and placed on
waiting orders Capt. A. p. Cook, detached from
command OF the Vermont 31st inst, and ordered
to the New York navy-yard April LIST. Lieut.. Com
mander A. S. Snow, from duty in the Coast Survey
and placed on waiting orders. 1t h. O. Rittenhouse
from the Naval Academy 26th inst, and ordered
to duty In the Pacific squadron Lieut.. G. A. Mer-
nam, from the photographic Office 26th inst, and
ordered to duty in the Pacific squadron. Lieut..
u. kennedy has reported his return home from
the Lancaster and placed on waiting orders.
Ensign h. c. WakenShaw ordered to the receiving
ship New Hampshire, April 5. Passed Assistant
Engineer VIM. A. Windsor, to the New York navy
yard, April 1. Passed Assistant Engineer Richard
Inch, to the Washington navy-yard, 23d instant.
Assistant Surgeon +. j. B. Cordeiro detached frOm
the Boston navyyard and placed on waiting orders.
Passed Assistant Engineer George II. Kearney,
from the New York navy yard, April l, and ordered
to hold himself In readiness for sea service. Passed
Assistant Engineer Robert II. Leitch, from the
Washington navy-yard, 23d instant, and placed on
waiting orders. Ensign A. C. Almy ordered to
ordnance instruction, Washington navy-yard.
Passed Assistant Paymaster c. w. Littleneld, to
duty at the naval station, New London, 31st
instant. Ensign +. r. Brainard detached from the
Richmond and ordered to the Ossppee. Assistant
Paymaster J. st. Chapman, from the naval sta
tl0n, New London, 31st instant, and ordered to
settle accounts and wait orders
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

KswESLEY CHAPEL, CORNER OF FIFTH
torLThe Eastor desires to meet all the teachers
az 5ne Ieachers, Meeting THIS EVENING at 6:45
and altthe Members of the Church and Congregation
at the Prayer Meeting this evening at 1880 Sunday
Scho1l heun1on Tomorrow (Friday) evening. All
ed to attend. IT.
g. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UP,
eS-t-S PER 9LYMONT IMPROVEMENT AND
EXCURSION Co.. for the election Of Trustees and
osner f0r the ensuing year. will be held at the
1887. from IL am. to pm.
Il. z. WELLS, Sec. - IT.
- SPECIAL NOTICELNOW Is THE TIME
- to have your Spring and Summer Carriages
overhauled, repaired and painted.
Agent Tor Brewster Co.. of Broome st., New York.
ANDREW j. JOYCE, 412 to 4l6 14th st. mh24-6t
K0 "oUR ERRAND BOY"
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JAMES HUNTERS ALLEGED HEAvr FoRGKRIka-
Philadelph1a business circles were In q hurry of
excitement yesterday over the alleged defalcation
and forgery by the frm OF James & John Hunter,
manufacturers OF calicoes and pr1nts. John Hum
ter the present receiver OF taxes Of Philadelphia
several banks and business nrns have sworn out
purpOrttng TO have been signed BY James Long.
on which over t15O, 600 was paid 20 James Hunter,
were f0rgerieA Jane Hunter n said 70 have ned
70 BRAZIL
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INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT.-The Commissioner
OF internal Revenue has appointed T. B. Buskirk,
OF Indiana, an agent OF tnternal-revenue service,
5us mas not assigned him to any particular field OF
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Russia Has Made No Overtures 70
business Men Burned Ont.

PARIS, March 24-It is semi-oficiaIy denied
that Russia has made overtureS for an alliance
with France.
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Carter h. Harrison was renominaled Tor mayor of
Chicago by reclamation, In the democratic NUM-
cfpal convention, yesterday afternoon, but POSI-
lively declined 10 run. He was followed from the
hall by friends and after q conference returned
and said he would accept the nomination.
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WEALTHY MIR. CASWELL IN TROU.
BILE,
The Divorce Which He Secretly oh
tanned Years ag0 set Aside.

The Divorce Which He Secretly OBJ
tanned Years ago set Aside.
MONTICELLO, Ill, March 24.-The Illinois
supreme court yesterday affirmed the decision OF
the lower courts In the sensational divorce case
CaSwell VS.. Caswell. The affirmation sets aside q
confeSSedly fraudulent divorce which Daniel II.
Tenn, secretly obtained nineteen years ago from
his wife, Mary, OF New York. The SIX children or
CaSWen by 3 second -mafria6eeL with MISS Mary
Broadwen, OF Dayton, Ohio, are rendered lIegiti-
mate, ana he is maue liable for bigamy and per-
jury In Ohio and Illinois. CaSwell after deserving
his vile concealed his whereabouts FOR seventeen
years. HIS defense in court was that il would be
contrary u public policy 10 disturb decree that
had sUOOd unchaiienged SO long. The defendant
and his two wives are highly connected, having
relatives scattered throughout the Union holding
high political and commercial positions.
Will Not Succeed Gen. Butler.
DUBLIN, March 24.-The Express conservative
denies the statement made Uy the Freesaaas s
or the board OF public works. Is 10 succeed Gen.
Butler as under secretary for Ireland.
A Self-Steering Torpedo Fails.
PARIS, March 24.-The Repu6ilYxe Frdncdis
says That the experiments made Dy the govern
menJ with the ''SeiI-Steering" torpedo at Ioulon.
have resulted in failure.
Argentine Ports Clear Of Cholera.
QUEBEC, March 24.-The consul general In Can
ada OF the Argentine Republic has been notified
from the principal ports VI tnat country. This
news is received here Witn much satisfaction, as
there are number OF vessels trading between
this port and Buen0S Ayres.
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The CIEARY JURY DrsAGkEk-The jury In the
trial OF ex-Alderman Cleary came into court In
New York at 40 yesterday afternoon and
Announced that they could not agree upon Q
verdict. they were discharged and Cleafy was
aoafn admitted 70 bail in sc, 600. Clearys eyes
fiIled with tears when he heard OF the failure 10
agree and he was warmly congratulated by his
friends The jury is said 20 have stood six TO six
and eight for acqutttal and four for conviction az
different times.
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RICHMOND AND West POINT TERNNAI.-The
board OF directors OF the Richmond and West
Point Terminal Co., at their meeting yesterday,
approved the annual report, which shows that the
total amount OF common stock issued Is 100000
0O0, and preferred is s., 100000. The only bonds
outstanding are the collateral trust loan OF
-, SOC, ,000, The interest which-$5l0000-i the
only absolute 1xed charge The dividends on the
East Tennessee preferred, and interest On bonds
owned by the company, are amply sumcient 10
pay this without necess1tating dividends upon the
Richmond and Dahviile stock. The BELIEF Is ex-
pressed that the revenues OF the company win be
ample TO provide for div1dends on the preferred
STOCK. as wen as interest upon the bonds. The
mileage now owned and controlled is All miles.
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VIRGINIA APOSTNASTERS.-Chas 7. Adams Burgess
Dinwtddie County; Nj. H. Pendleton, Clifton Forge,
Allegheny County; John j. Pace, Crozet, Abe
marie County; Jesse Newland, Hamburger, Shen-
andoah County; H. B. McFall, Mount SOl0n, Au-
guSta County.
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BARGAIN DAYs REMNANT DAYs.
LANSBURGH BROS
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AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
senator Cullom and Commissioner Morrison, Sen
ators Fair, Mitchell, Hampton, Manderson and
Morgan, Representatives Anderson, of Ohio, and
Lalrd, L s: Hurst, OF Portland, oregon, Daily
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THE INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF STATgTIC1ANs-
Prof. j. r. Dodge, statistician Of the Department
OF Agriculture, left for New York this afternoon
and will sail for Europe on Saturday on the Cunard
steamship Servia. He goes as an Official delegate
to the International Statistical Institute OF which
he was chosen a member at the time OF its organ
tZaUtOn In June 1855.
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DARBY'S PRINTING OFFICE Ri
~ MOVED,

My customers and the public are respectfully in
formed that owing to the increase Of my business
was compelled to have room, and therefore, have
removed my Printing Office from 9th street to the
large building, 1908 Pennsylvania which extends
quite through the square to 1911 d ST. where, with
the latest improved machinery, q LARGE ASSORT-
MENT of BOOK and JOB TYPE, SKILLED WORK
MEN, and twenty years practical experience have
facilities unsurpassed in this city for NEWSPAPER
BOOK and JOB PRINTING, and guarantee good work.
executed promptly, at low prices.
Personal attention given to all branches Of the busi-
mess.
Press work for the trade.
Very respectfully,
RUFUS b. DARBY.
1908 Pennsylvania ave.n.w
1911 D st. NV. mn1o-1w